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What Does Involuntary Gasps After Stopping Xanax Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: was taking Xanax but had to stop' because i was taking involuntary gasps but the gasps have not stopped. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some side effects last up to three weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Some of side effects of Xanax including gasps, may need up to three weeks to wear off, so it depends when you stopped Xanax and did you stopped it immediately or slowly.

If gasps persist over three weeks, other causes should be assessed ( mainly related to anxiety).

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (16 minutes later)

Thank you. I hope it stops. I will let you know.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hope I helped you.

Detailed Answer:
Wishing you good health.
Remember next time you have to stop a drug that affects nervous system function, don't stop it immediately, lower ( half dose eg.) the doses every 2-3 days.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj